Night & Weekends Operations Specialist
Company: L & M Companies Inc
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description This position will transition to
a hybrid schedule once training is 100% completed. Training is
conducted in-office Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with
the transition to hybrid work determined at the manager’s
discretion. TITLE: Weekends & Nights Operations Specialist REPORTS
TO: Department Director FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt LOCATION: Raleigh,
NC SUMMARY: As an Operations Specialist, you will play a critical
role in our carrier capacity operations. You will ensure all
carrier activities are executed effectively and incompliance with
our systems, SOPs, KPIs, and procedures to support our goal of
being the first choice in every market we serve. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with dry freight carriers
Negotiate competitive rates with carriers to secure cost-effective
freight solutions Monitor and manage carrier capacity to ensure
on-time service Quickly address and resolve any carrier performance
or shipment issues Collaborate with internal sales and operations
teams to align carrier solutions with shipment requirements Stay
current on industry trends, market rates, and capacity shifts
Utilize MercuryGate TMS for daily operations and carrier management
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: Strong communication, negotiation,
and problem-solving skills Highly organized with strong attention
to detail Ability to analyze market trends and develop capacity
strategies Skilled in carrier acquisition, relationship building,
and rate negotiation Experienced in load booking, crisis
management, and shipment recovery Able to work independently and
collaboratively EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: High school diploma / GED
required Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or
a related field preferred 2 years of experience in logistics or a
transportation-related field preferred Proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint) WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. In Office: Fast-paced officed environment In Office: The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (e.g.,
business office with computers, printers, and light foot traffic)
From Home: Reliable high-speed internet suitable for using our
Transportation Management System (TMS), video calls, and daily
communication. Consistent cellular service to ensure clear and
dependable phone communication. From Home: A professional home
office setup in a dedicated, distraction-free workspace, equipped
with a computer or laptop, headset, and any tools needed to perform
daily responsibilities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee
may occasionally need to lift and / or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
and ability to adjust focus While performing the duties of this
job, the employee regularly sits; uses hands to finger, and talks
or hears The employee may frequently reach with hands and arms The
employee may stand and walk occasionally
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